Agenda and minutes

The Mayor’s Chaplain, Father Philipp Ziomek, addressed council and gave a reading.

Apologies for absence were received for Councillors Brown, Strong, Payne and Welsh.

The mayor highlighted the recent events that had taken place since the last meeting, especially noting the commonwealth events culminating in the event at the Embankment to unveil a plaque for our commonwealth friends.

The mayor gave details on the event taking place that weekend that the mayor hosted for the guests and thanked all those involved in their organisation.

He also gave details to support his charity bike ride from Nottingham to Skegness for Parkinsons UK.

None.

Report of the Chief Executive

Consideration was given to a report of the Chief Executive about the Local government reorganisation.

Cllr Adams, seconded by Cllr Smith proposed an amended recommendation to the interim plan in the following terms:

That Council

1)    Notes the contents of the interim plan for the Local Government Reorganisation of Nottingham and Nottinghamshire at appendix c.

2)    Agrees for the interim plan to be submitted to government by 21.03.2025

3)    Agrees that the council will work collaboratively with other authorities across Nottinghamshire and Nottingham with a view for developing final proposal for local government reorganisation for submission to government by 28.11.2025.

4)    Endorses option 2 as set out in the interim plan in appendix c one unitary covering Nottingham city and one unitary covering the county of Nottinghamshire as preference.

Cllr Ellis, seconded by Cllr Scroogie moved for a short adjournment. On being put to a vote the adjournment was carried

Meeting was adjourned at 18:25

Meeting continues at 18:35

Cllr Smith, seconded by Cllr Adams moves for a named vote on the amendment.

Being put to the vote 10 vote for, 27 voted against, therefore the motion was not carried.

Proposer: Cllr Michael Adams

Seconder: Cllr Sam Smith

Cllr Whiting, seconded by Cllr Hughes proposed an amended recommendation to the interim plan in the following terms:

That Council:

1)    Notes the contents of the Interim Plan for Local Government Reorganisation in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire at Appendix C.

2)    Agrees for the Interim Plan to be submitted to government by 21 March 2025.

3)    Agrees that the Council will work collaboratively with the other authorities across Nottinghamshire and Nottingham with a view to developing a final proposal for local government reorganisation for submission to Government by 28 November 2025.

4)    Notwithstanding any future developments the current preference of Gedling Borough Council is that we are not part of any merger with Nottingham City Council.

Cllr Ellis, seconded by Cllr Adams proposed an adjournment to consider the amendment.

After being put to the vote the motion for an adjournment was not carried

Cllr Hughes, seconded by Cllr Whiting requested a named vote

After being put to the vote 13 vote for, 24 voted against, therefore the motion was not carried.